Empire Appraisal Group

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Constructing an ADU could increase your property value while providing rental income or extra living space for a family member. cities either do not allow ADUs or have strict regulations that inhibit their development, says Kol Peterson, an ADU consultant and the author of “Backdoor Revolution: The Definitive Guide to ADU Development.”

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Home appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer. They are also used to assess the value of the home for home improvement loans and insurance evaluations. What is a Home Appraisal and Why is it Important?

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 6, 2021

As we begin to see the other side of the pandemic and throughout the past year, the home improvement and renovation industry is seeing an extremely high demand for tools, materials, and home improvement service providers. Something to watch is how this will impact the new construction/flipping industry.

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D Fritz Appraisals

AUGUST 19, 2020

The Sustainable Home. A passively sustainable home is developed to take advantage of its surrounding environment. For instance, a home built with the most exterior surface facing north and south allows it to take advantage of the most sunlight possible. Purpose-Built Sustainability During Renovations or New Construction.

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Assurance Financial

MARCH 18, 2021

Home improvements: With a cash-out refinance, you can finally tackle those home improvements. No matter whether you want to put a new roof on your home or build an addition, when you refinance, you can free up more cash that can be put toward these renovations. Make a Capital Home Improvement.

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Assurance Financial

AUGUST 9, 2021

If you prefer rural living over city life, a program from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) can help you buy a home. Every year, the USDA uses its Rural Development program to invest about $20 billion in helping families across the United States buy and improve their homes. Guaranteed Loans.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The combination of extremely high home prices and regulatory reform have turned this corner of the country into an ADU laboratory of sorts, with plenty of “formulas” being developed today to “grow” more desperately needed homes. Others have quoted the typical price to add an ADU at about $250 a sq.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 30, 2024

Smart sellers are leveraging this advantage to attract buyers and expedite closings, with a typical home selling for up to 5% higher than homes without the technology. Builders are also increasingly incorporating smart features into new construction projects. Smart tech in the home comes with costs and considerations.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 23, 2024

Developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy Star is the most widely recognized rating and informs people about the energy use of their favorite appliances and devices. This certification considers air quality, noise pollution, energy savings, materials and other factors in developing a universally recognized rating system.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 19, 2022

The decrease in energy usage has mostly come from the improvements made to heating equipment, along with better window design, insulation and construction techniques. These homes include high-efficiency appliances, electric hot water systems and induction cooktops – more of them powered by solar.

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Quicken Loans

JULY 5, 2021

Using detailed rating and points systems, LEED certification gauges sustainable building design for new construction, commercial interiors, existing buildings, single-family homes and more. By 1998, this group developed a points scale recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for energy efficient homes.

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Assurance Financial

JULY 27, 2021

You can also get a loan to build your home. Construction Loan. Rather than the borrower receiving the loan all at once, the lender will pay out the money as the work on the home construction progresses. During the construction phase, the borrower will pay only the interest of the loan. Second Mortgage.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 11, 2022

With each stall in a commercial garage costing tens of thousands of dollars to build, parking requirements can impose significant costs on property developers, owners and renters. Rather than allocating parking that goes unused, developers could propose sharing available space in nearby buildings. million home deficit to build out of.

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Eppraisal

APRIL 26, 2024

million homes in America are between 91 and 100 years old. An older house’s character can be attributed to its quality construction and expert craftsmanship. Keeping the essence of an old home can make your stay much more memorable. Here’s how to keep your old property's charm while improving it.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

They must take into account all factors that influence a home’s value when developing the market value opinion in the appraisal report. Home Appraisal Cost While home appraisal costs can vary by state and property size, the fee can range between $300 and $1,200. Home improvements and renovations.

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 8, 2021

housing starts, when builders break ground and lay a foundation, are forecast to finish this year at 1.04M single-family homes, the first time since 2007 the figure will exceed a million. Amid rising land and construction costs, permits for single-family homes in King County slowed in the third quarter to 940, down 7.8%

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The key to a successful experience is to connect a home speaker/assistant in the bedroom. If buying new construction, ask the sales representatives about their smart-home features. Whether a new or resold home, smart tech is here to stay and should be part of your next purchase or remodel. =.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post Modular Homes Data Plates, ADU income, Pickleball courts and other interesting home improvements, , unusual homes, mortgage origination and more! The Unique Mountain House in Nevada City, CA listed for $3.3 Warning: it can be addictive!

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 9, 2023

annually in home improvements across the U.S., Improvements include remodels, replacements and additions to homes. The $180B kitchen and bath market is leading the home-improvement charge and, despite economic headwinds for many households, industry experts see no end in this modernization movement.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 14, 2022

The home remodeling industry is a $368B business, according to Harvard researchers , and is expected to reach $432B by the end of this year. Soaring costs of labor and construction materials is certainly contributing to the rising figure but there is evidence of a sharp increase in home improvements since the start of the pandemic.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Cortez Masto’s bill would make the PRICE program permanent and provide funding for home improvements and neighborhood upgrades for eligible Americans on an annual basis.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 9, 2021

Urban planners have a name for it: the 15-minute neighborhood and it is already in development in parts of the country, including Seattle. Cities and neighborhoods are where we all should answer our questions about home and community. Where would you like to see this type of neighborhood development? Send me a message.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 13, 2025

However, lower short-term interest rates in 2025 would lower borrowing costs for homebuilders and could lead to an increase in residential construction. Q: Do you expect demand for rental properties to rise or fall in 2025, and how might this affect housing developers strategies?

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